Gov. Parris N. Glendening named Michael E. Morrill, a longtime aide to U.S. Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski, as his communications director yesterday.

Morrill, 36, will oversee the governor's press office and develop a long-term communications strategy for Glendening's second term. He will begin work in the State House on Monday.

Morrill has worked for Mikulski since 1986 and managed her successful re-election campaign last year.

"Mike Morrill has been a highly effective leader on Senator Mikulski's team and brings to our staff a keen understanding of local, state and federal government," Glendening said.

Pub Date: 2/25/99